Bikedirects.com???

[TigerMom]

Let us know how things work out for you. Some LBS do lifetime tuneups, so buying at your favorite LBS, might save you money in the long run
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle

2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle

[firedensprinces]

Thank you all. I certainly believe you are all correct about getting my first "big" bike from a LBS. My friend was unable to go with me but hopefully next weekend we can go look. I really appreciate your time in answering my questions.

[Charlieggo]

I bought my daughter an upright bike from bikesdirect to take to college. I was impressed with the bike quality for the price. It arrives in a box not quite assembled and I have read stories of some very bad partial assembly jobs that bikesdirect sent out. I would not rule them out as a source for a bicycle if you are looking to save some money, but I would add at least $100 to the price of the bike so that you can take it to your LBS and have them assemble it and fit it to you.